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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 19, 2024

Plugin: Sekhlo Schema Code

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Sekhlo Schema Code ("the Plugin", "we", "us", or "our") handles data when you use our WordPress plugin. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

Sekhlo Schema Code is designed with privacy in mind. We want to be clear about what we do not collect:

• Personal Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personal identifiers.
• Usage Data: We do not track how you use the plugin, which features you access, or how often you use it.
• Analytics: We do not use any analytics services, tracking pixels, or cookies.
• IP Addresses: We do not log or store IP addresses.
• Content Data: We do not access, collect, or transmit your website content, schema markup, or meta tags.
• Browser Information: We do not collect browser type, device information, or operating system details.

3. Data Storage

All data created by the plugin is stored locally in your WordPress database:

• Schema Markup: Stored as post meta data in your WordPress database
• Meta Tags: Stored as post meta data in your WordPress database
• Plugin Settings: Stored in your WordPress options table
• User Preferences: Stored locally in your browser's localStorage (e.g., dark mode preference)

You have complete control over this data and can delete it at any time by deactivating and removing the plugin.

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 AI Services (Optional User Action)

The plugin includes AI prompt generators that create text prompts for use with external AI services (ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude AI). Important points:

• The plugin does not automatically send data to these services
• The plugin does not have API integrations with these services
• You manually copy prompts and paste them into AI services of your choice
• When you use external AI services, their respective privacy policies apply
• We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any AI service you choose to use

4.2 No External API Calls

The plugin does not make any external API calls or connect to external servers. All functionality operates entirely within your WordPress installation.

5. Data Security

We implement security best practices:

• Input Sanitization: All user inputs are sanitized to prevent security vulnerabilities
• Output Escaping: All outputs are properly escaped to prevent XSS attacks
• Nonce Verification: Form submissions use WordPress nonces for CSRF protection
• Capability Checks: Only users with appropriate permissions can access plugin features

6. Data Retention

Data is retained as long as the plugin is active on your WordPress site. When you:

• Deactivate the plugin: Your data remains in the database
• Delete the plugin: All plugin data is removed from your database (if you choose to delete data during uninstallation)

7. Your Rights

Since we don't collect personal data, traditional data rights (access, rectification, erasure) don't apply. However, you have complete control over:

• All schema markup and settings created with the plugin
• The ability to export your schemas as JSON files
• The ability to delete all plugin data by uninstalling the plugin

8. Children's Privacy

The plugin is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. Since we don't collect any personal information, this is not a concern for our plugin.

9. International Data Transfers

Since all data is stored locally in your WordPress database and we don't transmit data to external servers, there are no international data transfers.

10. Cookies and Tracking

The plugin does not use cookies or any tracking technologies. The only browser storage used is localStorage for non-sensitive preferences like dark mode settings, which never leaves your browser.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Posting the new Privacy Policy on our website
• Including update notices in plugin updates (for significant changes)

12. GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Union, we want to clarify:

• Data Controller: You (the website owner) are the data controller for any data stored by the plugin
• Legal Basis: Not applicable as we don't process personal data
• Data Processing: All processing happens locally on your server
• Data Protection Officer: Not required as we don't process personal data

13. CCPA Compliance

For California residents:

• We do not sell personal information
• We do not collect personal information
• We do not share personal information with third parties

14. Open Source

Sekhlo Schema Code is open source software. You can review the complete source code to verify our privacy practices at any time.